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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.77, 1,068.08 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.77, 1,068.08 and 300.88 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.77 : 1,068.08 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.77/1,068.08 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.77x = 1,068.08 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.77x = 321,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,359.74/711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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