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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 1,061.84 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 1,061.84 and 296.91 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 1,061.84 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/1,061.84 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 1,061.84 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 315,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,271.66/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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