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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.20, 1,066.60 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.20, 1,066.60 and 300.09 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.20 : 1,066.60 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.20/1,066.60 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.20x = 1,066.60 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.20x = 320,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,074.49/711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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