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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,061.01 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,061.01 and 382.50 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,061.01 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,061.01 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,061.01 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 405,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,836.33/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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