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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 1,067.40 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 1,067.40 and 383.55 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 1,067.40 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/1,067.40 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 1,067.40 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 409,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,401.27/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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