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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.91 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.91 and 297.06 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.91 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.91 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.91 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 315,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,450.98/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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