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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,062.22 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,062.22 and 291.60 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,062.22 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,062.22 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,062.22 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 309,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,743.35/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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