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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,065.84 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,065.84 and 402.76 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,065.84 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,065.84 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,065.84 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 429,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,277.72/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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