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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,066.80 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,066.80 and 495.12 is: 742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,066.80 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,066.80 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,066.80 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 528,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,194.02/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.76

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