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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.55, 1,059.91 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.55, 1,059.91 and 261.75 is: 392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.55 : 1,059.91 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.55/1,059.91 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.55x = 1,059.91 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.55x = 277,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,431.44/706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.66

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