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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 1,066.89 and 608.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 1,066.89 and 608.77 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 1,066.89 = 608.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/1,066.89 = 608.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 1,066.89 × 608.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 649,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,490.63/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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