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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 1,061.30 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 1,061.30 and 297.36 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 1,061.30 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/1,061.30 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 1,061.30 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 315,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,588.17/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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