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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 1,067.23 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 1,067.23 and 300.82 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 1,067.23 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/1,067.23 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 1,067.23 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 321,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,044.13/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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