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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 1,064.42 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 1,064.42 and 381.24 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 1,064.42 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/1,064.42 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 1,064.42 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 405,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,803.00/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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