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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,065.69 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,065.69 and 277.56 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,065.69 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,065.69 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,065.69 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 295,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,792.92/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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