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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,066.86 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,066.86 and 278.14 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,066.86 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,066.86 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,066.86 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 296,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,736.44/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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