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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,066.61 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,066.61 and 272.44 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,066.61 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,066.61 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,066.61 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 290,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,585.19/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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