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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,055.14 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,055.14 and 270.68 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,055.14 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,055.14 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,055.14 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 285,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,605.30/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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