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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 1,059.75 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 1,059.75 and 382.50 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 1,059.75 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/1,059.75 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 1,059.75 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 405,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,354.38/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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