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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 1,059.51 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 1,059.51 and 273.44 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 1,059.51 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/1,059.51 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 1,059.51 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 289,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,712.41/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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