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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.22, 1,066.53 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.22, 1,066.53 and 382.07 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.22 : 1,066.53 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.22/1,066.53 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.22x = 1,066.53 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.22x = 407,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,489.12/711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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