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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.67, 1,059.76 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.67, 1,059.76 and 359.87 is: 539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.67 : 1,059.76 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.67/1,059.76 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.67x = 1,059.76 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.67x = 381,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,368.73/706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.67

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