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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 1,066.46 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 1,066.46 and 394.46 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 1,066.46 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/1,066.46 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 1,066.46 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 420,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,675.81/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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