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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 1,066.23 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.78, 1,066.23 and 300.11 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.78 : 1,066.23 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.78/1,066.23 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.78x = 1,066.23 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.78x = 319,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,980.95/710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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