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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 1,067.82 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 1,067.82 and 403.67 is: 606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 1,067.82 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/1,067.82 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 1,067.82 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 431,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,041.56/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.07

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