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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 1,065.40 and 607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 1,065.40 and 607.77 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 1,065.40 = 607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/1,065.40 = 607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 1,065.40 × 607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 647,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,509.79/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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