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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,067.06 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,067.06 and 382.25 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,067.06 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,067.06 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,067.06 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 407,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,887.31/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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