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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 1,063.02 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 1,063.02 and 385.24 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 1,063.02 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/1,063.02 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 1,063.02 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 409,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,517.82/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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