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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,066.02 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,066.02 and 223.92 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,066.02 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,066.02 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,066.02 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 238,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,703.20/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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