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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,061.01 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,061.01 and 400.02 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,061.01 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,061.01 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,061.01 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 424,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,425.22/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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