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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 1,060.97 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 1,060.97 and 382.61 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 1,060.97 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/1,060.97 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 1,060.97 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 405,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,937.73/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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