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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 1,066.86 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 1,066.86 and 278.52 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 1,066.86 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/1,066.86 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 1,066.86 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 297,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,141.85/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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