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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.03 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.03 and 377.07 is: 565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.03 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.03 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.03 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 399,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,328.44/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.61

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