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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 1,060.67 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 1,060.67 and 268.56 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 1,060.67 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/1,060.67 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 1,060.67 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 284,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,855.21/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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