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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 1,059.10 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 1,059.10 and 359.20 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 1,059.10 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/1,059.10 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 1,059.10 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 380,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,428.72/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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