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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,060.68 and 296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,060.68 and 296.22 is: 444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,060.68 = 296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,060.68 = 296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,060.68 × 296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 314,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,194.63/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.27

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