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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.14, 1,059.27 and 296.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.14, 1,059.27 and 296.11 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.14 : 1,059.27 = 296.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.14/1,059.27 = 296.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.14x = 1,059.27 × 296.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.14x = 313,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,660.44/707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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