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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 1,065.36 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 1,065.36 and 385.68 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 1,065.36 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/1,065.36 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 1,065.36 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 410,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,888.04/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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