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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 1,063.14 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 1,063.14 and 383.98 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 1,063.14 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/1,063.14 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 1,063.14 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 408,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,224.50/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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