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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.96, 1,061.13 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.96, 1,061.13 and 383.02 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.96 : 1,061.13 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.96/1,061.13 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.96x = 1,061.13 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.96x = 406,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,434.01/706.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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