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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 1,057.82 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 1,057.82 and 576.15 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 1,057.82 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/1,057.82 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 1,057.82 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 609,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,460.11/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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