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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.71, 1,059.16 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.71, 1,059.16 and 381.09 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.71 : 1,059.16 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.71/1,059.16 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.71x = 1,059.16 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.71x = 403,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,635.28/706.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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