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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 1,060.60 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 1,060.60 and 377.86 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 1,060.60 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/1,060.60 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 1,060.60 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 400,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,758.32/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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