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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,058.89 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,058.89 and 273.20 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,058.89 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,058.89 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,058.89 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 289,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,288.75/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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