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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 1,060.87 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 1,060.87 and 296.88 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 1,060.87 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/1,060.87 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 1,060.87 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 314,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,946.95/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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