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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 1,063.20 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 1,063.20 and 276.28 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 1,063.20 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/1,063.20 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 1,063.20 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 293,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,740.90/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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