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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 1,058.92 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 1,058.92 and 381.55 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 1,058.92 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/1,058.92 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 1,058.92 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 404,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,030.93/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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