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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 1,060.92 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 1,060.92 and 378.09 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 1,060.92 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/1,060.92 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 1,060.92 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 401,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,123.24/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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