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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 1,066.92 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 1,066.92 and 278.45 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 1,066.92 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/1,066.92 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 1,066.92 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 297,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,078.54/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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