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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 1,066.10 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 1,066.10 and 363.87 is: 545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 1,066.10 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/1,066.10 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 1,066.10 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 387,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,919.99/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.84

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