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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 1,061.85 and 378.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 1,061.85 and 378.75 is: 568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 1,061.85 = 378.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/1,061.85 = 378.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 1,061.85 × 378.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 402,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,175.69/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.12

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