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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 1,063.69 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 1,063.69 and 401.58 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 1,063.69 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/1,063.69 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 1,063.69 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 427,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,155.63/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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