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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.81, 1,062.05 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.81, 1,062.05 and 378.54 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.81 : 1,062.05 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.81/1,062.05 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.81x = 1,062.05 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.81x = 402,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,026.51/707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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