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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.70, 1,059.74 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.70, 1,059.74 and 355.07 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.70 : 1,059.74 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.70/1,059.74 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.70x = 1,059.74 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.70x = 376,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,274.81/706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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