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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,066.01 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,066.01 and 277.83 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,066.01 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,066.01 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,066.01 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 296,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,168.17/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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