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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.65, 1,060.70 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.65, 1,060.70 and 378.76 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.65 : 1,060.70 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.65/1,060.70 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.65x = 1,060.70 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.65x = 401,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,752.44/708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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