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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.88, 1,062.02 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.88, 1,062.02 and 275.16 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.88 : 1,062.02 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.88/1,062.02 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.88x = 1,062.02 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.88x = 292,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,225.42/707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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