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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,065.42 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,065.42 and 248.02 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,065.42 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,065.42 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,065.42 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 264,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,245.47/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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