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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.73, 1,066.96 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.73, 1,066.96 and 382.85 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.73 : 1,066.96 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.73/1,066.96 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.73x = 1,066.96 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.73x = 408,484.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,484.36/711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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