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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 1,054.33 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 1,054.33 and 270.01 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 1,054.33 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/1,054.33 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 1,054.33 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 284,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,679.64/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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