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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,067.58 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,067.58 and 300.74 is: 451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,067.58 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,067.58 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,067.58 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 321,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,058.67/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.23

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