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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 1,063.02 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 1,063.02 and 275.94 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 1,063.02 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/1,063.02 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 1,063.02 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 293,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,329.74/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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