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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.02, 1,057.62 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.02, 1,057.62 and 272.48 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.02 : 1,057.62 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.02/1,057.62 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.02x = 1,057.62 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.02x = 288,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,180.30/705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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