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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 1,057.86 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 1,057.86 and 272.52 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 1,057.86 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/1,057.86 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 1,057.86 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 288,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,288.01/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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