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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,062.90 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,062.90 and 297.78 is: 446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,062.90 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,062.90 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,062.90 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 316,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,510.36/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.58

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