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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.87, 1,066.10 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.87, 1,066.10 and 386.06 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.87 : 1,066.10 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.87/1,066.10 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.87x = 1,066.10 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.87x = 411,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,571.31/710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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