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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 1,067.49 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 1,067.49 and 272.87 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 1,067.49 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/1,067.49 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 1,067.49 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 291,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,284.66/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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