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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.73, 1,061.79 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.73, 1,061.79 and 296.92 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.73 : 1,061.79 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.73/1,061.79 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.73x = 1,061.79 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.73x = 315,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,266.69/707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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