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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.77, 1,060.94 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.77, 1,060.94 and 297.19 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.77 : 1,060.94 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.77/1,060.94 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.77x = 1,060.94 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.77x = 315,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,299.27/707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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