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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.97, 1,059.64 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.97, 1,059.64 and 273.75 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.97 : 1,059.64 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.97/1,059.64 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.97x = 1,059.64 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.97x = 290,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,075.77/706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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