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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,062.81 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,062.81 and 276.02 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,062.81 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,062.81 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,062.81 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 293,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,351.50/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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