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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.50, 1,065.75 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.50, 1,065.75 and 277.76 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.50 : 1,065.75 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.50/1,065.75 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.50x = 1,065.75 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.50x = 296,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,022.72/710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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