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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.76, 1,065.42 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.76, 1,065.42 and 386.40 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.76 : 1,065.42 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.76/1,065.42 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.76x = 1,065.42 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.76x = 411,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,678.29/710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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