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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 1,058.93 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 1,058.93 and 359.34 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 1,058.93 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/1,058.93 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 1,058.93 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 380,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,515.91/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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