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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,053.24 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,053.24 and 269.13 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,053.24 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,053.24 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,053.24 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 283,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,458.48/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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