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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 1,059.96 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 1,059.96 and 381.92 is: 572.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 1,059.96 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/1,059.96 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 1,059.96 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 404,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,819.92/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.59

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