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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.58, 1,060.35 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.58, 1,060.35 and 381.98 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.58 : 1,060.35 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.58/1,060.35 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.58x = 1,060.35 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.58x = 405,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,032.49/706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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