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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,059.26 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,059.26 and 316.23 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,059.26 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,059.26 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,059.26 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 334,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,968.21/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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