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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 1,066.07 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 1,066.07 and 402.71 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 1,066.07 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/1,066.07 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 1,066.07 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 429,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,313.46/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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