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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.49, 1,063.35 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.49, 1,063.35 and 275.95 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.49 : 1,063.35 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.49/1,063.35 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.49x = 1,063.35 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.49x = 293,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,431.43/708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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