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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 1,065.20 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 1,065.20 and 401.98 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 1,065.20 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/1,065.20 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 1,065.20 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 428,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,183.77/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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