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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.81, 1,067.09 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.81, 1,067.09 and 382.93 is: 574.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.81 : 1,067.09 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.81/1,067.09 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.81x = 1,067.09 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.81x = 408,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,613.52/711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.05

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