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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,062.06 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,062.06 and 383.64 is: 575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,062.06 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,062.06 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,062.06 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 407,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,445.43/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.45

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