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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 1,064.06 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 1,064.06 and 276.38 is: 414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 1,064.06 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/1,064.06 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 1,064.06 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 294,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,084.90/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.68

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