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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 1,064.87 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 1,064.87 and 277.04 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 1,064.87 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/1,064.87 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 1,064.87 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 295,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,004.88/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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