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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.79, 1,065.73 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.79, 1,065.73 and 299.82 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.79 : 1,065.73 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.79/1,065.73 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.79x = 1,065.73 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.79x = 319,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,521.84/710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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