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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,067.45 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,067.45 and 278.51 is: 417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,067.45 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,067.45 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,067.45 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 297,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,288.77/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.94

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