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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 1,059.02 and 381.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 1,059.02 and 381.81 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 1,059.02 = 381.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/1,059.02 = 381.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 1,059.02 × 381.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 404,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,344.43/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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