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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 1,066.77 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 1,066.77 and 278.64 is: 417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 1,066.77 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/1,066.77 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 1,066.77 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 297,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,244.79/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.96

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