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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.34, 1,066.61 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.34, 1,066.61 and 266.42 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.34 : 1,066.61 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.34/1,066.61 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.34x = 1,066.61 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.34x = 284,169.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,169.57/711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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