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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.79, 1,065.78 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.79, 1,065.78 and 223.71 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.79 : 1,065.78 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.79/1,065.78 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.79x = 1,065.78 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.79x = 238,425.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,425.64/710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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