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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.77, 1,066.29 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.77, 1,066.29 and 248.68 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.77 : 1,066.29 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.77/1,066.29 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.77x = 1,066.29 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.77x = 265,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,161.87/710.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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