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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 1,066.64 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 1,066.64 and 248.94 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 1,066.64 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/1,066.64 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 1,066.64 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 265,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,528.12/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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