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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,061.00 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,061.00 and 291.05 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,061.00 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,061.00 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,061.00 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 308,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,797.29/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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