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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,060.27 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,060.27 and 381.62 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,060.27 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,060.27 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,060.27 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 404,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,618.33/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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