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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 1,064.48 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 1,064.48 and 362.89 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 1,064.48 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/1,064.48 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 1,064.48 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 386,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,282.68/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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