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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.53, 1,054.07 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.53, 1,054.07 and 269.59 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.53 : 1,054.07 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.53/1,054.07 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.53x = 1,054.07 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.53x = 284,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,166.73/702.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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