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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,059.77 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,059.77 and 273.37 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,059.77 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,059.77 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,059.77 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 289,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,705.31/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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