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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,065.96 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,065.96 and 421.92 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,065.96 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,065.96 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,065.96 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 449,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,749.84/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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