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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.09, 1,067.39 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.09, 1,067.39 and 403.54 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.09 : 1,067.39 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.09/1,067.39 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.09x = 1,067.39 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.09x = 430,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,732.90/711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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