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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,066.92 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,066.92 and 278.34 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,066.92 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,066.92 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,066.92 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 296,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,966.51/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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