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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.98, 1,060.63 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.98, 1,060.63 and 290.52 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.98 : 1,060.63 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.98/1,060.63 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.98x = 1,060.63 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.98x = 308,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,129.03/706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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