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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 1,063.40 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 1,063.40 and 276.80 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 1,063.40 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/1,063.40 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 1,063.40 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 294,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,342.42/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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