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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.45, 1,064.12 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.45, 1,064.12 and 400.33 is: 600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.45 : 1,064.12 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.45/1,064.12 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.45x = 1,064.12 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.45x = 425,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,999.16/709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.46

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