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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.70, 1,066.11 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.70, 1,066.11 and 277.75 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.70 : 1,066.11 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.70/1,066.11 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.70x = 1,066.11 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.70x = 296,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,112.05/710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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