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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.47, 1,058.20 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.47, 1,058.20 and 382.88 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.47 : 1,058.20 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.47/1,058.20 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.47x = 1,058.20 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.47x = 405,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,165.30/705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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