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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 1,060.40 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 1,060.40 and 381.76 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 1,060.40 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/1,060.40 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 1,060.40 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 404,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,818.30/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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