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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.63, 1,059.81 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.63, 1,059.81 and 273.73 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.63 : 1,059.81 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.63/1,059.81 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.63x = 1,059.81 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.63x = 290,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,101.79/706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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