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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,066.68 and 602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,066.68 and 602.97 is: 905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,066.68 = 602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,066.68 = 602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,066.68 × 602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 643,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,176.04/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.22

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