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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.95, 1,059.71 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.95, 1,059.71 and 295.80 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.95 : 1,059.71 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.95/1,059.71 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.95x = 1,059.71 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.95x = 313,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,460.74/706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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