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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.89, 1,066.91 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.89, 1,066.91 and 382.48 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.89 : 1,066.91 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.89/1,066.91 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.89x = 1,066.91 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.89x = 408,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,071.74/711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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