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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 1,065.41 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 1,065.41 and 381.48 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 1,065.41 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/1,065.41 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 1,065.41 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 406,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,432.61/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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