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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 1,062.93 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 1,062.93 and 379.35 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 1,062.93 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/1,062.93 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 1,062.93 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 403,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,222.50/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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