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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,065.69 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,065.69 and 382.05 is: 572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,065.69 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,065.69 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,065.69 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 407,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,143.87/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.86

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