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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,059.12 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,059.12 and 273.52 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,059.12 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,059.12 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,059.12 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 289,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,690.50/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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