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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 1,059.53 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 1,059.53 and 376.98 is: 565.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 1,059.53 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/1,059.53 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 1,059.53 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 399,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,419.73/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.64

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