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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 1,054 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 1,054 and 270.53 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 1,054 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/1,054 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 1,054 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 285,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,138.62/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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