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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.08, 1,065.60 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.08, 1,065.60 and 385.52 is: 578.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.08 : 1,065.60 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.08/1,065.60 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.08x = 1,065.60 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.08x = 410,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,810.11/710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.54

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