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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 1,063.55 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 1,063.55 and 379.54 is: 569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 1,063.55 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/1,063.55 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 1,063.55 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 403,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,659.77/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.49

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