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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,064.10 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,064.10 and 276.24 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,064.10 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,064.10 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,064.10 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 293,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,946.98/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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