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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,064.12 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,064.12 and 384.72 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,064.12 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,064.12 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,064.12 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 409,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,388.25/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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