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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 1,058.06 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 1,058.06 and 272.63 is: 408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 1,058.06 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/1,058.06 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 1,058.06 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 288,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,452.24/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.70

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