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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,053.75 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,053.75 and 270.14 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,053.75 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,053.75 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,053.75 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 284,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,660.03/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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