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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.76, 1,065.08 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.76, 1,065.08 and 385.36 is: 578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.76 : 1,065.08 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.76/1,065.08 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.76x = 1,065.08 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.76x = 410,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,437.53/709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.27

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