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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 1,062.09 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 1,062.09 and 296.89 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 1,062.09 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/1,062.09 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 1,062.09 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 315,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,323.90/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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