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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,066.46 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,066.46 and 386.12 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,066.46 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,066.46 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,066.46 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 411,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,774.27/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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