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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.53, 1,061.96 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.53, 1,061.96 and 400.59 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.53 : 1,061.96 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.53/1,061.96 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.53x = 1,061.96 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.53x = 425,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,408.55/708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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