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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 1,064.10 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 1,064.10 and 276.23 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 1,064.10 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/1,064.10 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 1,064.10 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 293,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,936.34/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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