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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,065.95 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,065.95 and 402.48 is: 602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,065.95 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,065.95 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,065.95 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 429,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,018.23/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.93

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