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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 1,065.95 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 1,065.95 and 248.55 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 1,065.95 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/1,065.95 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 1,065.95 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 264,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,935.30/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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