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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 1,062.72 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 1,062.72 and 275.46 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 1,062.72 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/1,062.72 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 1,062.72 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 292,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,736.85/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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