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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 1,061.26 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 1,061.26 and 383.32 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 1,061.26 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/1,061.26 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 1,061.26 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 406,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,802.18/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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