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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.33, 1,059.27 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.33, 1,059.27 and 212.68 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.33 : 1,059.27 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.33/1,059.27 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.33x = 1,059.27 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.33x = 225,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,285.54/706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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