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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 1,066.54 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 1,066.54 and 278.09 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 1,066.54 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/1,066.54 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 1,066.54 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 296,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,592.60/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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