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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.01 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.01 and 272.87 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.01 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.01 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.01 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 288,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,972.06/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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