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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,059.81 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,059.81 and 378.06 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,059.81 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,059.81 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,059.81 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 400,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,671.77/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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