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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 1,062.16 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 1,062.16 and 275.45 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 1,062.16 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/1,062.16 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 1,062.16 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 292,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,571.97/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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