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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 1,062.49 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 1,062.49 and 380.32 is: 569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 1,062.49 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/1,062.49 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 1,062.49 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 404,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,086.20/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.26

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