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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.21, 1,059.24 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.21, 1,059.24 and 432.16 is: 648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.21 : 1,059.24 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.21/1,059.24 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.21x = 1,059.24 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.21x = 457,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,760.13/706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.19

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