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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.82, 1,068.06 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.82, 1,068.06 and 382.54 is: 573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.82 : 1,068.06 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.82/1,068.06 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.82x = 1,068.06 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.82x = 408,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,575.67/711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.99

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