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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 1,066.77 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 1,066.77 and 299.99 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 1,066.77 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/1,066.77 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 1,066.77 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 320,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,015.00/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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