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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,060.61 and 377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,060.61 and 377.91 is: 566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,060.61 = 377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,060.61 = 377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,060.61 × 377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 400,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,813.24/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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