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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 1,061.71 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 1,061.71 and 379.44 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 1,061.71 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/1,061.71 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 1,061.71 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 402,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,853.73/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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