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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.10 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.10 and 318.24 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.10 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.10 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.10 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 337,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,684.46/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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