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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,065.94 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,065.94 and 418.25 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,065.94 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,065.94 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,065.94 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 445,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,823.03/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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