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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.98, 1,061.94 and 383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.98, 1,061.94 and 383.66 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.98 : 1,061.94 = 383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.98/1,061.94 = 383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.98x = 1,061.94 × 383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.98x = 407,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,423.90/708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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