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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.54, 1,053.94 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.54, 1,053.94 and 269.66 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.54 : 1,053.94 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.54/1,053.94 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.54x = 1,053.94 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.54x = 284,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,198.84/702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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