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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 1,058.93 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 1,058.93 and 272.99 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 1,058.93 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/1,058.93 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 1,058.93 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 289,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,075.94/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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