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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.82, 1,067.56 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.82, 1,067.56 and 300.75 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.82 : 1,067.56 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.82/1,067.56 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.82x = 1,067.56 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.82x = 321,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,068.67/711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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