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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,062.04 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,062.04 and 275.22 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,062.04 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,062.04 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,062.04 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 292,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,294.65/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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