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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 1,061.74 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 1,061.74 and 379.08 is: 568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 1,061.74 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/1,061.74 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 1,061.74 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 402,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,484.87/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.34

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