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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 1,059.06 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 1,059.06 and 273.16 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 1,059.06 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/1,059.06 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 1,059.06 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 289,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,292.83/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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