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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,059.03 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,059.03 and 212.45 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,059.03 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,059.03 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,059.03 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 224,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,985.63/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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