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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.57, 1,061.93 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.57, 1,061.93 and 297.14 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.57 : 1,061.93 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.57/1,061.93 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.57x = 1,061.93 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.57x = 315,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,537.31/708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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