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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.59, 1,060.05 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.59, 1,060.05 and 273.78 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.59 : 1,060.05 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.59/1,060.05 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.59x = 1,060.05 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.59x = 290,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,220.49/706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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