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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,060.76 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,060.76 and 297.12 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,060.76 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,060.76 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,060.76 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 315,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,173.01/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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