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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.07, 1,061.46 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.07, 1,061.46 and 383.45 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.07 : 1,061.46 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.07/1,061.46 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.07x = 1,061.46 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.07x = 407,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,011.53/709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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