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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.92 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.92 and 382.80 is: 574.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.92 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.92 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.92 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 406,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,120.18/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.20

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