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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.86, 1,066.28 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.86, 1,066.28 and 451.72 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.86 : 1,066.28 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.86/1,066.28 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.86x = 1,066.28 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.86x = 481,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,659.80/711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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