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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.03, 1,058.72 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.03, 1,058.72 and 267.37 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.03 : 1,058.72 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.03/1,058.72 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.03x = 1,058.72 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.03x = 283,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,067.49/706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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