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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,058.52 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,058.52 and 295.22 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,058.52 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,058.52 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,058.52 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 312,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,496.27/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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