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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,064.02 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,064.02 and 276.20 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,064.02 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,064.02 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,064.02 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 293,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,882.32/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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