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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.07, 1,059.45 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.07, 1,059.45 and 273.13 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.07 : 1,059.45 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.07/1,059.45 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.07x = 1,059.45 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.07x = 289,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,360.92/706.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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