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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,066.96 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,066.96 and 278.25 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,066.96 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,066.96 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,066.96 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 296,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,881.62/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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