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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,061.44 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,061.44 and 275.27 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,061.44 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,061.44 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,061.44 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 292,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,176.59/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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