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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.11, 1,061.96 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.11, 1,061.96 and 275.16 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.11 : 1,061.96 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.11/1,061.96 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.11x = 1,061.96 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.11x = 292,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,207.54/708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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