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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 1,060.36 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 1,060.36 and 382.92 is: 574.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 1,060.36 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/1,060.36 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 1,060.36 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 406,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,033.05/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.37

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