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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.09, 1,058.78 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.09, 1,058.78 and 295.12 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.09 : 1,058.78 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.09/1,058.78 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.09x = 1,058.78 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.09x = 312,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,467.15/706.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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