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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,061.26 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,061.26 and 323.04 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,061.26 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,061.26 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,061.26 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 342,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,829.43/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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