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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,062.86 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,062.86 and 384.60 is: 575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,062.86 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,062.86 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,062.86 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 408,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,775.96/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.71

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