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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,065.71 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,065.71 and 277.52 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,065.71 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,065.71 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,065.71 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 295,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,751.20/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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