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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 1,062.84 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 1,062.84 and 553.28 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 1,062.84 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/1,062.84 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 1,062.84 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 588,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,048.12/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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