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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.54, 1,065.11 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.54, 1,065.11 and 386.10 is: 577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.54 : 1,065.11 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.54/1,065.11 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.54x = 1,065.11 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.54x = 411,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,238.97/711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.96

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