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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 1,059.30 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 1,059.30 and 295.32 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 1,059.30 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/1,059.30 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 1,059.30 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 312,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,832.48/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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