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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.62, 1,058.43 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.62, 1,058.43 and 381.08 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.62 : 1,058.43 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.62/1,058.43 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.62x = 1,058.43 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.62x = 403,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,346.50/705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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