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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.89, 1,058.62 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.89, 1,058.62 and 272.94 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.89 : 1,058.62 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.89/1,058.62 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.89x = 1,058.62 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.89x = 288,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,939.74/705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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