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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.91 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.91 and 275.13 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.91 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.91 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.91 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 292,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,163.30/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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