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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.70, 1,067.01 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.70, 1,067.01 and 403.12 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.70 : 1,067.01 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.70/1,067.01 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.70x = 1,067.01 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.70x = 430,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,133.07/710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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