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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 1,062.96 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 1,062.96 and 275.91 is: 413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 1,062.96 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/1,062.96 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 1,062.96 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 293,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,276.27/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.62

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