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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 1,054.80 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 1,054.80 and 270.25 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 1,054.80 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/1,054.80 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 1,054.80 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 285,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,059.70/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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