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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,066.77 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,066.77 and 278.44 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,066.77 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,066.77 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,066.77 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 297,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,028.77/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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