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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.46, 1,067.19 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.46, 1,067.19 and 278.56 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.46 : 1,067.19 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.46/1,067.19 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.46x = 1,067.19 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.46x = 297,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,276.45/711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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