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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.48, 1,065.72 and 385.40 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.48 : 1,065.72 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.48/1,065.72 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.48x = 1,065.72 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.48x = 410,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,728.49/710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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