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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.62, 1,059.93 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.62, 1,059.93 and 382.08 is: 573.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.62 : 1,059.93 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.62/1,059.93 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.62x = 1,059.93 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.62x = 404,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,978.05/706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.12

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