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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.61, 1,064.70 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.61, 1,064.70 and 277.07 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.61 : 1,064.70 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.61/1,064.70 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.61x = 1,064.70 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.61x = 294,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,991.11/709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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