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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 1,059.75 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 1,059.75 and 377.16 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 1,059.75 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/1,059.75 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 1,059.75 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 399,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,695.31/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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