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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.68, 1,066.86 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.68, 1,066.86 and 386.68 is: 580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.68 : 1,066.86 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.68/1,066.86 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.68x = 1,066.86 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.68x = 412,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,533.42/710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.48

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