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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.39, 1,066.74 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.39, 1,066.74 and 403.17 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.39 : 1,066.74 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.39/1,066.74 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.39x = 1,066.74 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.39x = 430,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,077.57/711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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