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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,065.30 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,065.30 and 605.80 is: 908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,065.30 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,065.30 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,065.30 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 645,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,358.74/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.70

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