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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,066.26 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,066.26 and 223.86 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,066.26 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,066.26 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,066.26 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 238,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,686.51/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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