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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.81, 1,060.83 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.81, 1,060.83 and 378.01 is: 567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.81 : 1,060.83 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.81/1,060.83 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.81x = 1,060.83 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.81x = 401,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,001.70/706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.34

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