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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,050.54 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,050.54 and 267.72 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,050.54 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,050.54 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,050.54 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 281,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,250.57/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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