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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,061.49 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,061.49 and 378.76 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,061.49 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,061.49 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,061.49 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 402,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,049.95/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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