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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 1,059.33 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 1,059.33 and 273.38 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 1,059.33 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/1,059.33 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 1,059.33 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 289,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,593.83/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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