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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.93, 1,066.37 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.93, 1,066.37 and 272.07 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.93 : 1,066.37 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.93/1,066.37 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.93x = 1,066.37 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.93x = 290,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,125.93/710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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