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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.75, 1,058.72 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.75, 1,058.72 and 267.16 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.75 : 1,058.72 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.75/1,058.72 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.75x = 1,058.72 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.75x = 282,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,848.43/705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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