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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 1,058.04 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 1,058.04 and 381.36 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 1,058.04 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/1,058.04 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 1,058.04 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 403,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,494.13/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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