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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,059.84 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,059.84 and 273.84 is: 410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,059.84 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,059.84 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,059.84 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 290,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,226.59/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.66

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