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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 1,060.80 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 1,060.80 and 296.62 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 1,060.80 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/1,060.80 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 1,060.80 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 314,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,654.50/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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