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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 1,066.28 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 1,066.28 and 248.63 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 1,066.28 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/1,066.28 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 1,066.28 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 265,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,109.20/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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