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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.48, 1,060.38 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.48, 1,060.38 and 382.04 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.48 : 1,060.38 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.48/1,060.38 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.48x = 1,060.38 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.48x = 405,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,107.58/707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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