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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.51, 1,059.81 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.51, 1,059.81 and 295.68 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.51 : 1,059.81 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.51/1,059.81 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.51x = 1,059.81 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.51x = 313,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,367.49/706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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