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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 1,066.23 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 1,066.23 and 248.61 is: 372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 1,066.23 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/1,066.23 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 1,066.23 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 265,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,079.44/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.92

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