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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,066.22 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,066.22 and 299.94 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,066.22 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,066.22 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,066.22 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 319,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,802.03/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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