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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.57, 1,065.86 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.57, 1,065.86 and 272.03 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.57 : 1,065.86 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.57/1,065.86 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.57x = 1,065.86 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.57x = 289,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,939.21/710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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