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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 1,065.61 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 1,065.61 and 248.19 is: 372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 1,065.61 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/1,065.61 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 1,065.61 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 264,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,472.50/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.29

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