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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,059.06 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,059.06 and 382.28 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,059.06 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,059.06 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,059.06 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 404,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,857.46/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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