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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,054.26 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,054.26 and 269.68 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,054.26 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,054.26 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,054.26 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 284,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,312.84/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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