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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 1,065.60 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 1,065.60 and 277.45 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 1,065.60 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/1,065.60 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 1,065.60 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 295,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,650.72/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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