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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 1,066.72 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 1,066.72 and 422.42 is: 633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 1,066.72 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/1,066.72 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 1,066.72 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 450,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,603.86/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.64

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