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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 1,065.25 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 1,065.25 and 271.31 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 1,065.25 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/1,065.25 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 1,065.25 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 289,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,012.98/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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