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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 1,064.46 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 1,064.46 and 276.91 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 1,064.46 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/1,064.46 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 1,064.46 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 294,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,755.57/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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