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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 1,064.75 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 1,064.75 and 385.02 is: 577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 1,064.75 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/1,064.75 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 1,064.75 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 409,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,948.12/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.53

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