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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,064.34 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,064.34 and 276.75 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,064.34 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,064.34 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,064.34 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 294,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,556.10/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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