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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.93, 1,060.35 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.93, 1,060.35 and 295.93 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.93 : 1,060.35 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.93/1,060.35 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.93x = 1,060.35 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.93x = 313,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,789.38/706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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