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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,066.10 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,066.10 and 216.99 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,066.10 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,066.10 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,066.10 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 231,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,333.04/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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