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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,054.76 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,054.76 and 270.32 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,054.76 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,054.76 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,054.76 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 285,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,116.10/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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