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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.83, 1,065.91 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.83, 1,065.91 and 223.91 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.83 : 1,065.91 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.83/1,065.91 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.83x = 1,065.91 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.83x = 238,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,667.91/710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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