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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 1,065.86 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 1,065.86 and 223.71 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 1,065.86 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/1,065.86 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 1,065.86 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 238,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,445.26/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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