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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 1,066.64 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 1,066.64 and 341.19 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 1,066.64 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/1,066.64 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 1,066.64 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 363,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,926.90/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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