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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.49, 1,058.91 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.49, 1,058.91 and 381.18 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.49 : 1,058.91 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.49/1,058.91 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.49x = 1,058.91 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.49x = 403,635.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,635.31/706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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