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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.82, 1,059.86 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.82, 1,059.86 and 295.88 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.82 : 1,059.86 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.82/1,059.86 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.82x = 1,059.86 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.82x = 313,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,591.38/706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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