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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.98, 1,060.44 and 382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.98, 1,060.44 and 382.66 is: 573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.98 : 1,060.44 = 382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.98/1,060.44 = 382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.98x = 1,060.44 × 382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.98x = 405,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,787.97/707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.16

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