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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.59, 1,065.94 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.59, 1,065.94 and 277.75 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.59 : 1,065.94 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.59/1,065.94 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.59x = 1,065.94 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.59x = 296,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,064.84/710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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