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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 1,064.72 and 418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 1,064.72 and 418.34 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 1,064.72 = 418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/1,064.72 = 418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 1,064.72 × 418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 445,414.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,414.96/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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