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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.74, 1,055.74 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.74, 1,055.74 and 270.87 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.74 : 1,055.74 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.74/1,055.74 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.74x = 1,055.74 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.74x = 285,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,962.34/703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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