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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 1,064.17 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 1,064.17 and 401.15 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 1,064.17 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/1,064.17 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 1,064.17 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 426,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,891.80/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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