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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 1,060.77 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 1,060.77 and 296.78 is: 444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 1,060.77 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/1,060.77 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 1,060.77 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 314,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,815.32/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.83

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