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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,065.86 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,065.86 and 223.64 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,065.86 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,065.86 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,065.86 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 238,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,368.93/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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