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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.23, 1,064.16 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.23, 1,064.16 and 276.42 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.23 : 1,064.16 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.23/1,064.16 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.23x = 1,064.16 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.23x = 294,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,155.11/709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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