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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 1,062.10 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 1,062.10 and 275.35 is: 412.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 1,062.10 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/1,062.10 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 1,062.10 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 292,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,449.24/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.88

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