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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.52, 1,067.88 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.52, 1,067.88 and 403.67 is: 605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.52 : 1,067.88 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.52/1,067.88 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.52x = 1,067.88 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.52x = 431,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,071.12/711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.85

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