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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,059.74 and 382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,059.74 and 382.90 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,059.74 = 382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,059.74 = 382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,059.74 × 382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 405,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,774.45/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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