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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.05, 1,059.26 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.05, 1,059.26 and 267.31 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.05 : 1,059.26 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.05/1,059.26 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.05x = 1,059.26 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.05x = 283,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,150.79/706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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