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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,060.02 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,060.02 and 382.16 is: 573.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,060.02 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,060.02 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,060.02 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 405,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,097.24/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.08

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