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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 1,065.90 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 1,065.90 and 403.56 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 1,065.90 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/1,065.90 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 1,065.90 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 430,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,154.60/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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