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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 1,062.86 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 1,062.86 and 323.72 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 1,062.86 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/1,062.86 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 1,062.86 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 344,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,069.04/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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