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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.60 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.60 and 291.27 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.60 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.60 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.60 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 309,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,207.44/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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