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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 1,054.14 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 1,054.14 and 270.03 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 1,054.14 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/1,054.14 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 1,054.14 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 284,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,649.42/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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