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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.69, 1,065.93 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.69, 1,065.93 and 382.04 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.69 : 1,065.93 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.69/1,065.93 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.69x = 1,065.93 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.69x = 407,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,227.90/711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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