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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,065.26 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,065.26 and 247.94 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,065.26 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,065.26 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,065.26 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 264,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,120.56/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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