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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 1,064.95 and 387.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 1,064.95 and 387.38 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 1,064.95 = 387.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/1,064.95 = 387.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 1,064.95 × 387.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 412,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,542.02/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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