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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,060.29 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,060.29 and 273.87 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,060.29 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,060.29 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,060.29 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 290,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,381.62/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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