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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.42, 1,063.81 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.42, 1,063.81 and 380.30 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.42 : 1,063.81 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.42/1,063.81 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.42x = 1,063.81 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.42x = 404,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,566.94/709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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