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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,066.47 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,066.47 and 601.29 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,066.47 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,066.47 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,066.47 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 641,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,254.74/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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