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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,053.54 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,053.54 and 269.21 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,053.54 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,053.54 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,053.54 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 283,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,623.50/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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