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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 1,066.05 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 1,066.05 and 223.82 is: 335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 1,066.05 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/1,066.05 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 1,066.05 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 238,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,597.98/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.69

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