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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.21, 1,059.35 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.21, 1,059.35 and 267.41 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.21 : 1,059.35 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.21/1,059.35 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.21x = 1,059.35 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.21x = 283,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,282.09/706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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