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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,066.67 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,066.67 and 191.11 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,066.67 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,066.67 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,066.67 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 203,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,845.97/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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