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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,058.76 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,058.76 and 381.24 is: 571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,058.76 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,058.76 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,058.76 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 403,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,641.66/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.18

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