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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.68, 1,065.67 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.68, 1,065.67 and 248.49 is: 372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.68 : 1,065.67 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.68/1,065.67 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.68x = 1,065.67 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.68x = 264,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,808.34/710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.61

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