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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.61, 1,060.09 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.61, 1,060.09 and 295.52 is: 443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.61 : 1,060.09 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.61/1,060.09 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.61x = 1,060.09 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.61x = 313,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,277.72/706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.35

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