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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,057.93 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,057.93 and 266.73 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,057.93 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,057.93 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,057.93 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 282,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,181.67/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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