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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,066.20 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,066.20 and 278.04 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,066.20 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,066.20 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,066.20 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 296,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,446.25/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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