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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.60, 1,065.46 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.60, 1,065.46 and 277.25 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.60 : 1,065.46 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.60/1,065.46 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.60x = 1,065.46 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.60x = 295,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,398.79/710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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