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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 1,063.59 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 1,063.59 and 275.77 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 1,063.59 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/1,063.59 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 1,063.59 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 293,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,306.21/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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