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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,067.12 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,067.12 and 402.33 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,067.12 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,067.12 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,067.12 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 429,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,332.38/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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