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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,061.52 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,061.52 and 297.22 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,061.52 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,061.52 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,061.52 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 315,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,504.97/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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