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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.83, 1,066.53 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.83, 1,066.53 and 278.29 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.83 : 1,066.53 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.83/1,066.53 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.83x = 1,066.53 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.83x = 296,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,799.30/710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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