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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.01, 1,059.08 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.01, 1,059.08 and 267.17 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.01 : 1,059.08 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.01/1,059.08 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.01x = 1,059.08 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.01x = 282,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947.77/706.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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