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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.80, 1,063.48 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.80, 1,063.48 and 385.40 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.80 : 1,063.48 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.80/1,063.48 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.80x = 1,063.48 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.80x = 409,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,865.19/709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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