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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 1,063.92 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 1,063.92 and 276.54 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 1,063.92 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/1,063.92 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 1,063.92 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 294,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,216.44/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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