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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 1,058.82 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 1,058.82 and 381.06 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 1,058.82 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/1,058.82 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 1,058.82 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 403,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,473.95/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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