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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 1,064.00 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 1,064.00 and 401.78 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 1,064.00 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/1,064.00 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 1,064.00 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 427,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,486.59/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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