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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.71, 1,064.96 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.71, 1,064.96 and 385.10 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.71 : 1,064.96 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.71/1,064.96 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.71x = 1,064.96 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.71x = 410,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,116.10/709.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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