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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,066.23 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,066.23 and 277.56 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,066.23 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,066.23 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,066.23 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 295,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,942.80/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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