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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 1,063.56 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 1,063.56 and 298.94 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 1,063.56 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/1,063.56 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 1,063.56 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 317,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,940.63/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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