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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.36, 1,059.53 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.36, 1,059.53 and 212.76 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.36 : 1,059.53 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.36/1,059.53 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.36x = 1,059.53 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.36x = 225,425.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,425.34/706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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