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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 1,054.89 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 1,054.89 and 270.42 is: 405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 1,054.89 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/1,054.89 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 1,054.89 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 285,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,263.35/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.70

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