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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.78, 1,059.83 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.78, 1,059.83 and 360.30 is: 540.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.78 : 1,059.83 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.78/1,059.83 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.78x = 1,059.83 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.78x = 381,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,856.34/706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.28

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