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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,058.44 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,058.44 and 381.04 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,058.44 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,058.44 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,058.44 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 403,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,307.98/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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