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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.12, 1,065.79 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.12, 1,065.79 and 277.58 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.12 : 1,065.79 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.12/1,065.79 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.12x = 1,065.79 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.12x = 295,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,841.99/710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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