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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 1,059.18 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 1,059.18 and 273.25 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 1,059.18 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/1,059.18 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 1,059.18 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 289,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,420.94/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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