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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.86, 1,059.31 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.86, 1,059.31 and 267.54 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.86 : 1,059.31 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.86/1,059.31 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.86x = 1,059.31 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.86x = 283,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,404.16/705.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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