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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 1,062.12 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 1,062.12 and 400.60 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 1,062.12 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/1,062.12 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 1,062.12 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 425,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,485.27/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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