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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,062.60 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,062.60 and 383.56 is: 575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,062.60 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,062.60 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,062.60 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 407,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,570.86/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.58

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