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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 1,061.79 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 1,061.79 and 383.04 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 1,061.79 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/1,061.79 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 1,061.79 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 406,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,708.04/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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