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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,059.88 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,059.88 and 295.85 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,059.88 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,059.88 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,059.88 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 313,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,558.72/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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