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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 1,065.62 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 1,065.62 and 248.42 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 1,065.62 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/1,065.62 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 1,065.62 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 264,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,724.61/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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