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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 1,055.04 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 1,055.04 and 270.62 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 1,055.04 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/1,055.04 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 1,055.04 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 285,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,509.65/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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