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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,059.57 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,059.57 and 295.22 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,059.57 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,059.57 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,059.57 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 312,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,800.96/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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