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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 1,061.52 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 1,061.52 and 297.11 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 1,061.52 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/1,061.52 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 1,061.52 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 315,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,382.90/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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