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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 1,059.98 and 359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 1,059.98 and 359.80 is: 540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 1,059.98 = 359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/1,059.98 = 359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 1,059.98 × 359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 381,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,373.71/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.02

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