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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.54, 1,063.61 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.54, 1,063.61 and 385.10 is: 576.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.54 : 1,063.61 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.54/1,063.61 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.54x = 1,063.61 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.54x = 409,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,596.21/710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.46

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