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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 1,059.34 and 376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 1,059.34 and 376.65 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 1,059.34 = 376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/1,059.34 = 376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 1,059.34 × 376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 398,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,993.23/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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