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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,065.77 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,065.77 and 271.72 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,065.77 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,065.77 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,065.77 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 289,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,584.34/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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