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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,066.91 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,066.91 and 300.55 is: 450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,066.91 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,066.91 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,066.91 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 320,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,654.47/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.72

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