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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 1,060.16 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 1,060.16 and 295.79 is: 443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 1,060.16 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/1,060.16 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 1,060.16 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 313,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,577.95/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.71

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