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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 1,063.29 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 1,063.29 and 384.04 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 1,063.29 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/1,063.29 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 1,063.29 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 408,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,345.89/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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