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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 1,064.79 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 1,064.79 and 277.21 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 1,064.79 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/1,064.79 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 1,064.79 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 295,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,170.44/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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