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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,066.20 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,066.20 and 248.48 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,066.20 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,066.20 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,066.20 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 264,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,929.38/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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