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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,066.30 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,066.30 and 248.58 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,066.30 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,066.30 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,066.30 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 265,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,054.46/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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