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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,061.19 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,061.19 and 378.41 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,061.19 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,061.19 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,061.19 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 401,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,559.60/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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