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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,066.16 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,066.16 and 402.77 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,066.16 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,066.16 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,066.16 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 429,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,420.94/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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