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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 1,060.71 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 1,060.71 and 382.42 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 1,060.71 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/1,060.71 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 1,060.71 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 405,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,636.72/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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