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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.40, 1,064.55 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.40, 1,064.55 and 276.59 is: 415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.40 : 1,064.55 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.40/1,064.55 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.40x = 1,064.55 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.40x = 294,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,438.56/709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.06

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