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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 1,066.26 and 402.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 1,066.26 and 402.79 is: 604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 1,066.26 = 402.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/1,066.26 = 402.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 1,066.26 × 402.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 429,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,479.71/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.61

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