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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.65, 1,058.63 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.65, 1,058.63 and 272.84 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.65 : 1,058.63 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.65/1,058.63 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.65x = 1,058.63 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.65x = 288,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,829.95/705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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