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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,059.47 and 336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,059.47 and 336.43 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,059.47 = 336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,059.47 = 336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,059.47 × 336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 356,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,437.49/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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