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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 1,062.60 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 1,062.60 and 275.45 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 1,062.60 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/1,062.60 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 1,062.60 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 292,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,695.83/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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