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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,059.39 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,059.39 and 359.82 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,059.39 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,059.39 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,059.39 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 381,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,189.71/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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