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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.53, 1,063.98 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.53, 1,063.98 and 276.39 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.53 : 1,063.98 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.53/1,063.98 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.53x = 1,063.98 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.53x = 294,073.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,073.43/709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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