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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,059.93 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,059.93 and 267.93 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,059.93 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,059.93 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,059.93 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 283,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,987.04/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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