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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.55, 1,067.56 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.55, 1,067.56 and 278.47 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.55 : 1,067.56 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.55/1,067.56 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.55x = 1,067.56 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.55x = 297,278.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,278.10/711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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