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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 1,065.78 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 1,065.78 and 223.68 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 1,065.78 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/1,065.78 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 1,065.78 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 238,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,393.67/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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