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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.00, 1,063.92 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.00, 1,063.92 and 298.11 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.00 : 1,063.92 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.00/1,063.92 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.00x = 1,063.92 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.00x = 317,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,168.62/709.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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