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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 1,061.33 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 1,061.33 and 275.01 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 1,061.33 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/1,061.33 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 1,061.33 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 291,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,874.99/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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