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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 1,067.82 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 1,067.82 and 278.74 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 1,067.82 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/1,067.82 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 1,067.82 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 297,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,644.15/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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