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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 1,059.11 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 1,059.11 and 382.10 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 1,059.11 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/1,059.11 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 1,059.11 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 404,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,685.93/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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