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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.58, 1,310.70 and 710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.58, 1,310.70 and 710.62 is: 1,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.58 : 1,310.70 = 710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.58/1,310.70 = 710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.58x = 1,310.70 × 710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.58x = 931,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,409.63/873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.20

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