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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.14 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.14 and 272.70 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.14 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.14 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.14 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 288,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,554.78/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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