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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,062.09 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,062.09 and 400.68 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,062.09 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,062.09 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,062.09 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 425,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,560.70/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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