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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 1,064.56 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 1,064.56 and 299.28 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 1,064.56 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/1,064.56 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 1,064.56 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 318,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,601.52/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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