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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 1,059.57 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 1,059.57 and 273.24 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 1,059.57 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/1,059.57 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 1,059.57 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 289,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,516.91/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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