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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 1,065.12 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 1,065.12 and 299.26 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 1,065.12 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/1,065.12 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 1,065.12 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 318,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,747.81/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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