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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.66, 1,061.24 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.66, 1,061.24 and 291.07 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.66 : 1,061.24 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.66/1,061.24 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.66x = 1,061.24 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.66x = 308,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,894.04/707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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