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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 1,066.08 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 1,066.08 and 451.20 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 1,066.08 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/1,066.08 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 1,066.08 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 481,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,015.30/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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