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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.94, 1,060.70 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.94, 1,060.70 and 296.16 is: 444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.94 : 1,060.70 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.94/1,060.70 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.94x = 1,060.70 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.94x = 314,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,137.65/706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.37

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