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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 1,058.65 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 1,058.65 and 359.33 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 1,058.65 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/1,058.65 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 1,058.65 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 380,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,397.61/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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