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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 1,060.34 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 1,060.34 and 382.70 is: 572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 1,060.34 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/1,060.34 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 1,060.34 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 405,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,784.90/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.89

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