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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 1,067.43 and 421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 1,067.43 and 421.15 is: 631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 1,067.43 = 421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/1,067.43 = 421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 1,067.43 × 421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 449,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,548.14/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.72

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