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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.19, 1,053.25 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.19, 1,053.25 and 269.32 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.19 : 1,053.25 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.19/1,053.25 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.19x = 1,053.25 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.19x = 283,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,661.29/702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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