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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.44, 1,061.68 and 396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.44, 1,061.68 and 396.25 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.44 : 1,061.68 = 396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.44/1,061.68 = 396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.44x = 1,061.68 × 396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.44x = 420,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,689.71/708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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