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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,062.32 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,062.32 and 400.34 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,062.32 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,062.32 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,062.32 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 425,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,289.19/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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