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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.08, 1,061.04 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.08, 1,061.04 and 382.44 is: 573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.08 : 1,061.04 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.08/1,061.04 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.08x = 1,061.04 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.08x = 405,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,784.14/707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.89

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