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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,065.02 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,065.02 and 401.85 is: 601.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,065.02 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,065.02 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,065.02 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 427,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,976.28/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.99

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