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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.13, 1,065.01 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.13, 1,065.01 and 247.84 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.13 : 1,065.01 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.13/1,065.01 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.13x = 1,065.01 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.13x = 263,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,946.75/710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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