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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,059.63 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,059.63 and 382.02 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,059.63 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,059.63 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,059.63 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 404,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,799.85/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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