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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.11, 1,059.03 and 273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.11, 1,059.03 and 273.21 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.11 : 1,059.03 = 273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.11/1,059.03 = 273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.11x = 1,059.03 × 273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.11x = 289,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,337.59/706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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