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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 1,066.77 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 1,066.77 and 402.95 is: 604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 1,066.77 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/1,066.77 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 1,066.77 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 429,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,847.62/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.71

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