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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.12, 1,058.54 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.12, 1,058.54 and 381.11 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.12 : 1,058.54 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.12/1,058.54 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.12x = 1,058.54 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.12x = 403,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,412.98/706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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