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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.50, 1,064.52 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.50, 1,064.52 and 276.70 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.50 : 1,064.52 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.50/1,064.52 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.50x = 1,064.52 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.50x = 294,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,552.68/709.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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