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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.15, 1,059.18 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.15, 1,059.18 and 295.28 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.15 : 1,059.18 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.15/1,059.18 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.15x = 1,059.18 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.15x = 312,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,752.24/706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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