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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,059.84 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,059.84 and 381.66 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,059.84 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,059.84 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,059.84 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 404,498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,498.53/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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