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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 1,066.92 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 1,066.92 and 300.57 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 1,066.92 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/1,066.92 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 1,066.92 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 320,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,684.14/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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