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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.09, 1,055.04 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.09, 1,055.04 and 270.55 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.09 : 1,055.04 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.09/1,055.04 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.09x = 1,055.04 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.09x = 285,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,441.07/703.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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