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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.55, 1,063.69 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.55, 1,063.69 and 400.62 is: 601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.55 : 1,063.69 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.55/1,063.69 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.55x = 1,063.69 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.55x = 426,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,135.49/708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.42

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