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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 1,061.88 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 1,061.88 and 297.55 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 1,061.88 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/1,061.88 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 1,061.88 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 315,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,967.27/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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