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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,064.70 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,064.70 and 385.50 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,064.70 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,064.70 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,064.70 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 410,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,441.85/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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