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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 1,066.78 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 1,066.78 and 386.60 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 1,066.78 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/1,066.78 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 1,066.78 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 412,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,417.15/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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