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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 1,066.12 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 1,066.12 and 277.67 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 1,066.12 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/1,066.12 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 1,066.12 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 296,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,029.54/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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