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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,059.80 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,059.80 and 295.58 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,059.80 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,059.80 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,059.80 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 313,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,255.68/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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