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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,065.84 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,065.84 and 216.89 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,065.84 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,065.84 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,065.84 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 231,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,164.71/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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