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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 1,059.96 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 1,059.96 and 378.16 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 1,059.96 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/1,059.96 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 1,059.96 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 400,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,834.47/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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