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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,064.79 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,064.79 and 385.86 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,064.79 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,064.79 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,064.79 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 410,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,859.87/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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