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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,061.66 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,061.66 and 296.87 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,061.66 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,061.66 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,061.66 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 315,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,175.00/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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