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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 1,061.66 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 1,061.66 and 383.78 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 1,061.66 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/1,061.66 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 1,061.66 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 407,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,443.87/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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