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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.91, 1,052.75 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.91, 1,052.75 and 269.08 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.91 : 1,052.75 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.91/1,052.75 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.91x = 1,052.75 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.91x = 283,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,272.01/701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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