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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,059.06 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,059.06 and 295.37 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,059.06 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,059.06 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,059.06 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 312,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,814.55/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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