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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,068.41 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,068.41 and 404.06 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,068.41 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,068.41 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,068.41 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 431,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,694.38/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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