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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 1,065.37 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 1,065.37 and 247.89 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 1,065.37 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/1,065.37 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 1,065.37 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 264,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,093.95/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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