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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 1,065.30 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 1,065.30 and 402.81 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 1,065.30 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/1,065.30 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 1,065.30 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 429,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,113.49/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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