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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,066.98 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,066.98 and 278.12 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,066.98 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,066.98 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,066.98 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 296,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,748.48/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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