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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.79, 1,062.24 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.79, 1,062.24 and 400.72 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.79 : 1,062.24 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.79/1,062.24 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.79x = 1,062.24 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.79x = 425,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,660.81/708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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