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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 1,061.27 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 1,061.27 and 383.31 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 1,061.27 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/1,061.27 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 1,061.27 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 406,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,795.40/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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