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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,058.72 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,058.72 and 382.56 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,058.72 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,058.72 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,058.72 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 405,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,023.92/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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