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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 1,064.68 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 1,064.68 and 402.14 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 1,064.68 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/1,064.68 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 1,064.68 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 428,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,150.42/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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