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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 1,060.77 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 1,060.77 and 296.82 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 1,060.77 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/1,060.77 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 1,060.77 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 314,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,852.45/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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