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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 1,054.44 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 1,054.44 and 270.84 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 1,054.44 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/1,054.44 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 1,054.44 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 285,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,584.53/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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