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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 1,060.79 and 382.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 1,060.79 and 382.61 is: 573.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 1,060.79 = 382.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/1,060.79 = 382.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 1,060.79 × 382.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 405,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,861.64/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.55

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