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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,063.04 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,063.04 and 384.24 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,063.04 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,063.04 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,063.04 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 408,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,462.49/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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