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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 1,061.52 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 1,061.52 and 296.84 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 1,061.52 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/1,061.52 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 1,061.52 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 315,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,101.60/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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