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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 1,065.96 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 1,065.96 and 278.28 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 1,065.96 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/1,065.96 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 1,065.96 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 296,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,635.35/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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