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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 1,066.41 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 1,066.41 and 248.59 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 1,066.41 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/1,066.41 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 1,066.41 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 265,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,096.20/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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