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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.53, 1,065.48 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.53, 1,065.48 and 277.39 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.53 : 1,065.48 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.53/1,065.48 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.53x = 1,065.48 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.53x = 295,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,553.50/710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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