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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,059.99 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,059.99 and 268.21 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,059.99 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,059.99 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,059.99 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 284,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,300.24/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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