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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,064.16 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,064.16 and 362.97 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,064.16 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,064.16 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,064.16 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 386,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,258.16/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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