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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 1,065.29 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 1,065.29 and 247.91 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 1,065.29 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/1,065.29 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 1,065.29 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 264,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,089.48/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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