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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.43, 1,059.60 and 295.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.43, 1,059.60 and 295.42 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.43 : 1,059.60 = 295.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.43/1,059.60 = 295.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.43x = 1,059.60 × 295.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.43x = 313,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,027.03/706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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