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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 1,066.89 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 1,066.89 and 480.83 is: 721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 1,066.89 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/1,066.89 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 1,066.89 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 512,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,987.38/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.44

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