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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.13, 1,053.20 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.13, 1,053.20 and 269.59 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.13 : 1,053.20 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.13/1,053.20 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.13x = 1,053.20 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.13x = 283,932.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,932.19/702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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