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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,065.17 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,065.17 and 385.28 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,065.17 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,065.17 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,065.17 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 410,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,388.70/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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