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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 1,059.24 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 1,059.24 and 273.24 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 1,059.24 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/1,059.24 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 1,059.24 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 289,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,426.74/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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