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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 1,059.12 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 1,059.12 and 359.16 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 1,059.12 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/1,059.12 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 1,059.12 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 380,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,393.54/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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