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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.63, 1,066.55 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.63, 1,066.55 and 278.09 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.63 : 1,066.55 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.63/1,066.55 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.63x = 1,066.55 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.63x = 296,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,590.17/710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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