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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.72, 1,055.96 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.72, 1,055.96 and 270.88 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.72 : 1,055.96 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.72/1,055.96 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.72x = 1,055.96 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.72x = 286,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,038.44/703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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