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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.72 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.72 and 296.89 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.72 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.72 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.72 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 315,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,214.05/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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