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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,065 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,065 and 277.64 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,065 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,065 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,065 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 295,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,686.60/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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