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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.22, 1,063.22 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.22, 1,063.22 and 276.32 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.22 : 1,063.22 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.22/1,063.22 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.22x = 1,063.22 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.22x = 293,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,788.95/709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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