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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,064.79 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,064.79 and 401.94 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,064.79 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,064.79 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,064.79 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 427,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,981.69/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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