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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 1,065.66 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 1,065.66 and 248.37 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 1,065.66 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/1,065.66 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 1,065.66 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 264,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,676.34/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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