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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.49, 1,065.84 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.49, 1,065.84 and 359.25 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.49 : 1,065.84 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.49/1,065.84 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.49x = 1,065.84 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.49x = 382,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,903.02/710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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