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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 1,066.13 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 1,066.13 and 277.59 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 1,066.13 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/1,066.13 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 1,066.13 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 295,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,950.68/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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