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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 1,061.60 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 1,061.60 and 296.40 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 1,061.60 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/1,061.60 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 1,061.60 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 314,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,658.24/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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