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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.55, 1,065.83 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.55, 1,065.83 and 248.33 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.55 : 1,065.83 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.55/1,065.83 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.55x = 1,065.83 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.55x = 264,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,678.99/710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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