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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.66, 1,059.84 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.66, 1,059.84 and 267.91 is: 401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.66 : 1,059.84 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.66/1,059.84 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.66x = 1,059.84 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.66x = 283,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,943.06/706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.81

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