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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,065.20 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,065.20 and 600.62 is: 900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,065.20 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,065.20 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,065.20 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 639,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,772.09/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.73

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