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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,053.96 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,053.96 and 269.88 is: 404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,053.96 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,053.96 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,053.96 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 284,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,442.72/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.84

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