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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 1,064.82 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 1,064.82 and 339.76 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 1,064.82 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/1,064.82 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 1,064.82 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 361,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,777.92/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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