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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.95 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.95 and 277.22 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.95 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.95 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.95 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 295,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,227.41/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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