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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 1,066.04 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 1,066.04 and 277.55 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 1,066.04 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/1,066.04 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 1,066.04 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 295,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,876.76/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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