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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.86, 1,066.86 and 491.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.86, 1,066.86 and 491.35 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.86 : 1,066.86 = 491.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.86/1,066.86 = 491.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.86x = 1,066.86 × 491.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.86x = 524,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,201.66/710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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