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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.80, 1,063.30 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.80, 1,063.30 and 276 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.80 : 1,063.30 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.80/1,063.30 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.80x = 1,063.30 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.80x = 293,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,470.80/708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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