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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,066.08 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,066.08 and 359.32 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,066.08 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,066.08 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,066.08 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 383,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,064.55/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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