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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.74, 1,053.36 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.74, 1,053.36 and 269.78 is: 404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.74 : 1,053.36 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.74/1,053.36 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.74x = 1,053.36 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.74x = 284,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,175.46/702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.38

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