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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,059.92 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,059.92 and 290.56 is: 435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,059.92 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,059.92 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,059.92 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 307,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,970.36/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.58

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