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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.75, 1,058.97 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.75, 1,058.97 and 359.61 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.75 : 1,058.97 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.75/1,058.97 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.75x = 1,058.97 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.75x = 380,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,811.67/706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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