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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 1,066.63 and 294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 1,066.63 and 294.49 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 1,066.63 = 294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/1,066.63 = 294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 1,066.63 × 294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 314,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,107.43/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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