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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,059.89 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,059.89 and 321.75 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,059.89 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,059.89 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,059.89 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 341,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,018.00/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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