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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 1,060.43 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 1,060.43 and 273.94 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 1,060.43 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/1,060.43 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 1,060.43 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 290,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,490.17/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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