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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 1,061.31 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 1,061.31 and 383.06 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 1,061.31 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/1,061.31 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 1,061.31 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 406,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,545.41/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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