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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.76, 1,059.94 and 295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.76, 1,059.94 and 295.81 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.76 : 1,059.94 = 295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.76/1,059.94 = 295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.76x = 1,059.94 × 295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.76x = 313,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,540.85/706.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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