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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 1,062 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 1,062 and 252 is: 378

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 1,062 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/1,062 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 1,062 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 267,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,624/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378

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