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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.82, 1,059.58 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.82, 1,059.58 and 382.20 is: 572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.82 : 1,059.58 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.82/1,059.58 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.82x = 1,059.58 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.82x = 404,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,971.48/707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.14

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