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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,063.70 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,063.70 and 384.94 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,063.70 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,063.70 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,063.70 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 409,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,460.68/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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