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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,065.03 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,065.03 and 277.26 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,065.03 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,065.03 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,065.03 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 295,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,290.22/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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