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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.05, 1,060.14 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.05, 1,060.14 and 295.98 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.05 : 1,060.14 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.05/1,060.14 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.05x = 1,060.14 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.05x = 313,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,780.24/707.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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