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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 1,061.16 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 1,061.16 and 382.80 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 1,061.16 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/1,061.16 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 1,061.16 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 406,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,212.05/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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