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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 1,064.64 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 1,064.64 and 276.85 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 1,064.64 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/1,064.64 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 1,064.64 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 294,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,745.58/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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