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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 1,059.55 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 1,059.55 and 295.90 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 1,059.55 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/1,059.55 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 1,059.55 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 313,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,520.85/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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