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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 1,062.50 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 1,062.50 and 383.97 is: 576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 1,062.50 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/1,062.50 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 1,062.50 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 407,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,968.13/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.03

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