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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 1,062.96 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 1,062.96 and 383.92 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 1,062.96 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/1,062.96 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 1,062.96 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 408,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,091.60/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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