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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.18, 1,064.80 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.18, 1,064.80 and 362.85 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.18 : 1,064.80 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.18/1,064.80 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.18x = 1,064.80 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.18x = 386,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,357.10/710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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