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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.77, 1,066.92 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.77, 1,066.92 and 451.96 is: 677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.77 : 1,066.92 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.77/1,066.92 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.77x = 1,066.92 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.77x = 482,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,200.80/711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.47

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