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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,064.61 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,064.61 and 400.95 is: 600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,064.61 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,064.61 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,064.61 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 426,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,855.38/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.89

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