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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 1,058.10 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 1,058.10 and 382.82 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 1,058.10 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/1,058.10 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 1,058.10 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 405,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,061.84/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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