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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 1,064.24 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 1,064.24 and 385.90 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 1,064.24 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/1,064.24 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 1,064.24 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 410,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,690.22/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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