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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,066.70 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,066.70 and 481.55 is: 722.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,066.70 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,066.70 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,066.70 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 513,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,665.26/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.27

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