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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.88, 1,063.35 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.88, 1,063.35 and 379.68 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.88 : 1,063.35 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.88/1,063.35 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.88x = 1,063.35 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.88x = 403,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,732.73/708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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