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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.69, 1,060.17 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.69, 1,060.17 and 273.79 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.69 : 1,060.17 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.69/1,060.17 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.69x = 1,060.17 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.69x = 290,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,263.94/706.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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