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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.90, 1,064.07 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.90, 1,064.07 and 381.02 is: 570.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.90 : 1,064.07 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.90/1,064.07 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.90x = 1,064.07 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.90x = 405,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,426.63/710.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.30

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