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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 1,059.78 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 1,059.78 and 212.79 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 1,059.78 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/1,059.78 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 1,059.78 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 225,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,515.36/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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