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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,061.88 and 378.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,061.88 and 378.82 is: 568.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,061.88 = 378.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,061.88 = 378.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,061.88 × 378.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 402,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,261.38/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.45

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