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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 1,063.29 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 1,063.29 and 383.94 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 1,063.29 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/1,063.29 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 1,063.29 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 408,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,239.56/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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