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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 1,063.70 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 1,063.70 and 400.98 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 1,063.70 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/1,063.70 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 1,063.70 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 426,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,517.11/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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