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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 1,062.37 and 275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 1,062.37 and 275.17 is: 412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 1,062.37 = 275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/1,062.37 = 275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 1,062.37 × 275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 292,332.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,332.35/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.60

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