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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 1,058.96 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 1,058.96 and 272.88 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 1,058.96 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/1,058.96 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 1,058.96 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 288,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,969.00/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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