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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.74, 1,059.12 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.74, 1,059.12 and 267.38 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.74 : 1,059.12 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.74/1,059.12 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.74x = 1,059.12 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.74x = 283,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,187.51/705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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