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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.77, 1,065.86 and 450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.77, 1,065.86 and 450.98 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.77 : 1,065.86 = 450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.77/1,065.86 = 450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.77x = 1,065.86 × 450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.77x = 480,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,681.54/711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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