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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 1,060.26 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 1,060.26 and 295.96 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 1,060.26 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/1,060.26 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 1,060.26 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 313,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,794.55/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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