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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 1,059 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 1,059 and 273.20 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 1,059 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/1,059 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 1,059 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 289,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,318.80/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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