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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 1,059.91 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 1,059.91 and 268.02 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 1,059.91 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/1,059.91 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 1,059.91 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 284,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,076.41/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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