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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 1,064.16 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 1,064.16 and 385.74 is: 578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 1,064.16 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/1,064.16 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 1,064.16 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 410,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,489.08/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.07

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