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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,059.27 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,059.27 and 381.66 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,059.27 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,059.27 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,059.27 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 404,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,280.99/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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