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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.56, 1,062.20 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.56, 1,062.20 and 383.94 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.56 : 1,062.20 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.56/1,062.20 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.56x = 1,062.20 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.56x = 407,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,821.07/709.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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