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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 1,064.39 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 1,064.39 and 276.98 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 1,064.39 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/1,064.39 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 1,064.39 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 294,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,808.04/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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