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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.74, 1,061.76 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.74, 1,061.76 and 383.47 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.74 : 1,061.76 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.74/1,061.76 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.74x = 1,061.76 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.74x = 407,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,153.11/707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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