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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,061.94 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,061.94 and 275.48 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,061.94 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,061.94 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,061.94 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 292,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,543.23/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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