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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.86, 1,060.96 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.86, 1,060.96 and 378.09 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.86 : 1,060.96 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.86/1,060.96 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.86x = 1,060.96 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.86x = 401,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,141.65/706.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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