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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.19, 1,062.56 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.19, 1,062.56 and 297.22 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.19 : 1,062.56 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.19/1,062.56 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.19x = 1,062.56 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.19x = 315,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,814.08/708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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