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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,066.16 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,066.16 and 271.89 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,066.16 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,066.16 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,066.16 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 289,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,883.42/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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