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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 1,059.90 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 1,059.90 and 273.76 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 1,059.90 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/1,059.90 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 1,059.90 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 290,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,156.26/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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