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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 1,060.93 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 1,060.93 and 296.08 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 1,060.93 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/1,060.93 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 1,060.93 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 314,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,123.84/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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