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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,063.08 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,063.08 and 400.14 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,063.08 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,063.08 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,063.08 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 425,380.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,380.83/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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