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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.37, 1,066.11 and 401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.37, 1,066.11 and 401.95 is: 602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.37 : 1,066.11 = 401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.37/1,066.11 = 401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.37x = 1,066.11 × 401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.37x = 428,522.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,522.91/711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.39

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