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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,059.51 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,059.51 and 381.69 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,059.51 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,059.51 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,059.51 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 404,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,404.37/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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