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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 1,061.86 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 1,061.86 and 297.05 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 1,061.86 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/1,061.86 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 1,061.86 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 315,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,425.99/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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