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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 1,063.41 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 1,063.41 and 276.13 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 1,063.41 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/1,063.41 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 1,063.41 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 293,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,639.40/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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