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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.27, 1,058.91 and 381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.27, 1,058.91 and 381.85 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.27 : 1,058.91 = 381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.27/1,058.91 = 381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.27x = 1,058.91 × 381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.27x = 404,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,344.78/706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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