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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.59, 1,064.40 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.59, 1,064.40 and 276.84 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.59 : 1,064.40 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.59/1,064.40 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.59x = 1,064.40 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.59x = 294,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,668.50/709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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