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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.47, 1,063.26 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.47, 1,063.26 and 276.39 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.47 : 1,063.26 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.47/1,063.26 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.47x = 1,063.26 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.47x = 293,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,874.43/709.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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