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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.72, 1,065.27 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.72, 1,065.27 and 386.36 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.72 : 1,065.27 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.72/1,065.27 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.72x = 1,065.27 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.72x = 411,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,577.72/710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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