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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.19, 1,062.83 and 275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.19, 1,062.83 and 275.11 is: 412.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.19 : 1,062.83 = 275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.19/1,062.83 = 275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.19x = 1,062.83 × 275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.19x = 292,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,393.79/708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.87

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