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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.49, 1,059.98 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.49, 1,059.98 and 364.25 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.49 : 1,059.98 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.49/1,059.98 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.49x = 1,059.98 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.49x = 386,097.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,097.72/706.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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