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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 1,066.17 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 1,066.17 and 223.83 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 1,066.17 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/1,066.17 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 1,066.17 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 238,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,640.83/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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