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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,054.14 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,054.14 and 269.85 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,054.14 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,054.14 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,054.14 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 284,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,459.68/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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