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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 1,066.02 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 1,066.02 and 451.09 is: 675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 1,066.02 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/1,066.02 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 1,066.02 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 480,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,870.96/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.50

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