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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.13, 1,059.23 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.13, 1,059.23 and 376.93 is: 565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.13 : 1,059.23 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.13/1,059.23 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.13x = 1,059.23 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.13x = 399,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,255.56/706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.41

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