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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,060.38 and 512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,060.38 and 512.31 is: 767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,060.38 = 512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,060.38 = 512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,060.38 × 512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 543,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,243.28/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.16

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