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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 1,066.23 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 1,066.23 and 277.92 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 1,066.23 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/1,066.23 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 1,066.23 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 296,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,326.64/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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