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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 1,062.10 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 1,062.10 and 251.76 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 1,062.10 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/1,062.10 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 1,062.10 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 267,394.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,394.30/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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