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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.81, 1,068.12 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.81, 1,068.12 and 403.47 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.81 : 1,068.12 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.81/1,068.12 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.81x = 1,068.12 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.81x = 430,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,954.38/711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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