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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.12 and 278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.12 and 278.57 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.12 = 278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.12 = 278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.12 × 278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 297,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,260.89/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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