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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 1,066.50 and 418.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 1,066.50 and 418.29 is: 627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 1,066.50 = 418.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/1,066.50 = 418.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 1,066.50 × 418.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 446,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,100.72/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.56

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