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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,066.19 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,066.19 and 272.07 is: 408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,066.19 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,066.19 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,066.19 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 290,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,076.95/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.04

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