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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.26, 1,059.05 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.26, 1,059.05 and 377.11 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.26 : 1,059.05 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.26/1,059.05 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.26x = 1,059.05 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.26x = 399,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,378.35/706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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