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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,062.54 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,062.54 and 383.44 is: 575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,062.54 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,062.54 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,062.54 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 407,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,420.34/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.39

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