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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,066.62 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,066.62 and 403.60 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,066.62 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,066.62 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,066.62 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 430,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,487.83/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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