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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.53, 1,065.98 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.53, 1,065.98 and 223.59 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.53 : 1,065.98 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.53/1,065.98 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.53x = 1,065.98 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.53x = 238,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,336.02/710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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