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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.52, 1,059.18 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.52, 1,059.18 and 273.98 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.52 : 1,059.18 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.52/1,059.18 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.52x = 1,059.18 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.52x = 290,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,195.76/706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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