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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 1,062.88 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 1,062.88 and 400.80 is: 600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 1,062.88 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/1,062.88 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 1,062.88 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 426,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,002.30/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.27

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