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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.62, 1,066.54 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.62, 1,066.54 and 278.08 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.62 : 1,066.54 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.62/1,066.54 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.62x = 1,066.54 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.62x = 296,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,583.44/710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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