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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.75, 1,066.31 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.75, 1,066.31 and 272.18 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.75 : 1,066.31 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.75/1,066.31 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.75x = 1,066.31 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.75x = 290,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,228.26/710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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