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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,066.28 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,066.28 and 381.65 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,066.28 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,066.28 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,066.28 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 406,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,946.52/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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