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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 1,064.61 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 1,064.61 and 298.61 is: 447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 1,064.61 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/1,064.61 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 1,064.61 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 317,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,908.38/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.92

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