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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 1,062.60 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 1,062.60 and 275.23 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 1,062.60 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/1,062.60 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 1,062.60 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 292,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,459.40/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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