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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 1,066.80 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 1,066.80 and 300.71 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 1,066.80 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/1,066.80 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 1,066.80 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 320,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,800.10/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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