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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.82, 1,061.79 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.82, 1,061.79 and 275.01 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.82 : 1,061.79 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.82/1,061.79 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.82x = 1,061.79 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.82x = 292,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002.87/707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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