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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.76, 1,052.01 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.76, 1,052.01 and 269.22 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.76 : 1,052.01 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.76/1,052.01 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.76x = 1,052.01 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.76x = 283,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,222.13/701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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