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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,066.22 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,066.22 and 299.85 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,066.22 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,066.22 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,066.22 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 319,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,709.69/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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