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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.98, 1,059.06 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.98, 1,059.06 and 267.18 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.98 : 1,059.06 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.98/1,059.06 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.98x = 1,059.06 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.98x = 282,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,959.65/705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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