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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 1,062.28 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 1,062.28 and 400.16 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 1,062.28 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/1,062.28 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 1,062.28 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 425,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,081.96/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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