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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.07, 1,065.57 and 493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.07, 1,065.57 and 493.26 is: 740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.07 : 1,065.57 = 493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.07/1,065.57 = 493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.07x = 1,065.57 × 493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.07x = 525,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,603.06/710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.21

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