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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.73, 1,058.78 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.73, 1,058.78 and 272.92 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.73 : 1,058.78 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.73/1,058.78 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.73x = 1,058.78 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.73x = 288,960.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,960.87/705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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