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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 1,060.04 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 1,060.04 and 359.66 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 1,060.04 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/1,060.04 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 1,060.04 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 381,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,253.99/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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