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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,064.40 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,064.40 and 402.18 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,064.40 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,064.40 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,064.40 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 428,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,080.39/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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