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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.54, 1,065.66 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.54, 1,065.66 and 216.84 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.54 : 1,065.66 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.54/1,065.66 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.54x = 1,065.66 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.54x = 231,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,080.90/710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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