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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,061.90 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,061.90 and 297.57 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,061.90 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,061.90 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,061.90 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 315,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,982.79/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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