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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 1,062.52 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 1,062.52 and 275.18 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 1,062.52 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/1,062.52 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 1,062.52 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 292,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,384.25/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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