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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 1,061.16 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 1,061.16 and 383.32 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 1,061.16 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/1,061.16 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 1,061.16 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 406,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,763.85/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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