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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,065.92 and 299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,065.92 and 299.98 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,065.92 = 299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,065.92 = 299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,065.92 × 299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 319,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,754.68/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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