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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.97, 1,059.01 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.97, 1,059.01 and 261.36 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.97 : 1,059.01 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.97/1,059.01 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.97x = 1,059.01 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.97x = 276,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,782.85/705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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