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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.45, 1,065.67 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.45, 1,065.67 and 248.22 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.45 : 1,065.67 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.45/1,065.67 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.45x = 1,065.67 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.45x = 264,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,525.53/710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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