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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.39, 1,058.82 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.39, 1,058.82 and 295.75 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.39 : 1,058.82 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.39/1,058.82 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.39x = 1,058.82 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.39x = 313,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,146.02/706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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