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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.00, 1,065.62 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.00, 1,065.62 and 381.21 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.00 : 1,065.62 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.00/1,065.62 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.00x = 1,065.62 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.00x = 406,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,223.09/710.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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