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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,062.25 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,062.25 and 297.09 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,062.25 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,062.25 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,062.25 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 315,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,583.11/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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