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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 1,064.86 and 299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 1,064.86 and 299.02 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 1,064.86 = 299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/1,064.86 = 299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 1,064.86 × 299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 318,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,414.44/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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