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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,065.86 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,065.86 and 248.45 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,065.86 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,065.86 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,065.86 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 264,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,806.35/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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