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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 1,062.62 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 1,062.62 and 276.28 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 1,062.62 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/1,062.62 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 1,062.62 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 293,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,580.65/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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