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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,065.64 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,065.64 and 363.41 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,065.64 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,065.64 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,065.64 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 387,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,262.67/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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