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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.14, 1,061.02 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.14, 1,061.02 and 382.12 is: 573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.14 : 1,061.02 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.14/1,061.02 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.14x = 1,061.02 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.14x = 405,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,435.05/707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.35

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