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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.79, 1,054.24 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.79, 1,054.24 and 269.95 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.79 : 1,054.24 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.79/1,054.24 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.79x = 1,054.24 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.79x = 284,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,588.10/702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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