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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.95, 1,062.38 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.95, 1,062.38 and 383.54 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.95 : 1,062.38 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.95/1,062.38 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.95x = 1,062.38 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.95x = 407,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,465.96/707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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