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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.88, 1,063.20 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.88, 1,063.20 and 276.04 is: 414.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.88 : 1,063.20 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.88/1,063.20 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.88x = 1,063.20 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.88x = 293,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,485.73/708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.01

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