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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,062.09 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,062.09 and 378.84 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,062.09 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,062.09 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,062.09 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 402,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,362.18/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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