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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.54, 1,055.56 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.54, 1,055.56 and 270.58 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.54 : 1,055.56 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.54/1,055.56 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.54x = 1,055.56 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.54x = 285,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,613.42/703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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