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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 1,059.03 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 1,059.03 and 267.23 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 1,059.03 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/1,059.03 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 1,059.03 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 283,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,004.59/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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