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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,059.12 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,059.12 and 381.33 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,059.12 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,059.12 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,059.12 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 403,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,874.23/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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