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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 1,059.15 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 1,059.15 and 381.20 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 1,059.15 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/1,059.15 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 1,059.15 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 403,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,742.68/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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