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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.03, 1,059.67 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.03, 1,059.67 and 336.29 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.03 : 1,059.67 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.03/1,059.67 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.03x = 1,059.67 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.03x = 356,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,356.42/706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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