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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 1,061.46 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 1,061.46 and 379.16 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 1,061.46 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/1,061.46 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 1,061.46 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 402,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,463.17/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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