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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.09, 1,065.16 and 271.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.09, 1,065.16 and 271.29 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.09 : 1,065.16 = 271.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.09/1,065.16 = 271.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.09x = 1,065.16 × 271.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.09x = 288,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,962.77/710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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